Save-the-Dates for Every Budget

Sending save-the-dates is a courteous gesture your guests will appreciate, especially if they need time to hunt down bargain airfare. A compelling design builds anticipation for your event—luckily, there are plenty of truly unique options in every price range.

Your guests will get a kick out of these adorable custom illustrations—the design can even be transformed into a commemorative wedding poster. Custom save-the-date, $250 for 100 (plus $80 illustration fee), Ello There

This clever save-the-date functions as a 3-D puzzle: The cards arrive stacked together, wrapped with a band printed with assembly instructions (right); recipients slide the cards together (bottom) to reveal reasons why things are always better in pairs. Custom save-the-date, $2,400 for 100, Chewing the Cud